Valley of Flowers - A Trek To Paradise
The Valley of flowers trek is one of the most beautiful treks in India. It is located on the way to Hemkund Sahib in the Govind Ghat region. Hemkund Sahib is an important pilgrim location for both Sikh & Hindu religion. Hemkund is a lake situated at an high altitude of 4,392 m and there is a Gurudwara and a temple of Lord Lakshman built on the banks of the lake. It is believed that Guru Govind Singh, the tenth guru of Shiks meditated on the bank of this lake.
The Blue Primula, which is one of the most beautiful Himalayan flowers, can be spotted growing wild all over the valley of flowers. The best time to visit this picturesque Valley of Flowers is during the months of July & August.
Govind Ghat is the base camp for valley of flowers trek and Hemkund Sahib, being an important pilgrim location, Govind Ghat is visited by thousands of devotees each year. You will be picked up from Haridwar Railway Station and are expected to arrive during the evening. The 290 Km journey will take around 10 hour to complete. Upon arrival, overnight stay will be at the guest house.
Brief Overview of the Day
Our first destination for today will be Pulna which is located at a distance of 4 Km from Govind Ghat. Porters and ponies can be hired from Pulna for the trek. Beyond Pulna we will walk along the Lakshman Ganga river, walking on a stone-paved gradually ascending path.
The trail is full of majestic views of mountains, waterfalls and water streams. The trail at the end gets much steeper and harder as we close on our final destination of the day towards Ghangharia about 9 Km away from Pulna.
Brief Overview of the Day
Today is an exciting day as we are scheduled to visit the highest Gurdwara in the world - Hemkund Sahib at an altitude of 4,330 m. Ghangaria is the base camp for both Hemkund Sahib and the valley of flowers. We will be trekking up to Hemkund Sahib and coming back to Ghangaria which will take about 10 hours.
We will start walking early in the morning amidst the panoramic views of mountain ranges and cross a melting glacier which has laid frozen for years. After we reach the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, you will be able to spot the famous Hemkund Lake, which remains frozen almost half of the year. After spending some time at the Gurudwara we will be heading back to Ghangaria
Brief Overview of the Day
The most awaited day has finally arrived and today we will be visiting the Valley of flowers. We will start walking early in the morning because we will have to come back to Ghangaria on the same day as camping is not allowed in the valley.
Covering about 5 Km in the valley, you will be able to spot flowers of every imaginable colour growing on a thin sheet of snow and makes a mesmerizing view. You will be able to spot various flowers like Himalayan Rose, Blue Poppy, Hooked Stick Seed, River Anemone and many moreimalayan Rose, Blue Poppy, Hooked Stick Seed, River Anemone and many others.
Brief Overview of the Day
Today we will be trekking back to Govind Ghat form Ghangaria. 13 Km trek will take around 5 hours. Since we will be spending the day at Govind Ghat, you have an option to hire a cab and visit the Badrinath Temple which is located at a distance of 25 km from Govind Ghat and the taxi will take about 1 hour to reach.
Brief Overview of the Day
Today is the last day of the valley of flowers trek. We will be driving back the same route 290 Km back to Haridwar railway station where you will be dropped.
Brief Overview of the Day
How to Reach Haridwar by Air
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun serves as the nearest airport to Haridwar. Visitors can take a direct flight to Dehradun from Mumbai or Delhi or connecting flights from anywhere in India. Local vehicles can be availed from outside the airport to reach Haridwar by road from Dehradun.
How to Reach Haridwar by Road
Haridwar can be reached easily by road from Delhi, Haryana, UP, Punjab and other parts of Uttarkhand. A number of state transport and private buses connect Haridwar with these places. Bus service is available at frequent basis and fares are also economical. Visitors can board these buses depending upon their suitable timing.
How to Reach Haridwar by Rail
Haridwar has its own railway station which connects the pilgrimage town well with rest of India. It is directly linked with cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Patna, Gaya, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar, Puri and Kochi by a good number of express trains
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Note : Normally THE CRAZY MOUNTAINEERS expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have a waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
Basics Gear | |
Back pack & rain cover | (50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps |
Day pack + rain cover | 20 - 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter) |
Walking stick | Advisable (At least one) |
Head torch | 1 Nos. |
Water bottle/Hydration pack | 2 bottles of one litre each |
People who use hydration pack | |
1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one liter | |
Carry at least one thermos flask | |
Snacks | Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors |
Personal Medical Kit | Consult your doctor |
Be comfy at the Valley of Flowers | |
T-shirts | 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton) |
Fleece T-shirts | 1 Nos. |
Fleece jacket | 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater) |
Down feather / Hollofil jacket | 1 Nos. |
Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant) | 1 Pair |
Thermal inners (upper and lower) | 1 Pair |
Trek pants | 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris) |
Poncho | 1 Nos. |
Think about your head | |
Sun cap | 1 Nos. (One that covers the neck as well) |
Woolen cap | 1 Nos. |
Balaclava | 1 Nos. |
Neck-gaiters | 1 Nos. |
Sunglasses | Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected. |
People who wear spectacles- | |
(A)- Use contact lenses. (Not for Chadar trek) | |
(B)- Photo chromatic glasses. |
Mind your step | |
Trekking shoes | 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip) |
Floaters/flip-flops | 1 Pair (Optional) |
Cotton socks | 5 pairs |
Woollen socks | 3 pairs |
Gaiters | 1 Pair (The Crazy Mountaineers team will notify you if required) |
Keep these handy | |
Waterproof gloves | 1 Pair |
Fleece/woollen gloves | 1 Pair |
Personal Utilities | |
Sunscreen cream | Hand sanitizer |
Moisturiser | Antibacterial powder |
Toilet Paper & wipes | Toothbrush and toothpaste |
Lip balm | Quick dry towe |
Cancellations prior to 24 days from the start of the trek
Book any other trek till one year or get 95% refund (Note: If the trek charges are more, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)
Cancellation between 24 days and 14 days to the start of the trek
Choose to go for the same trek, with any other batch, till year or get 70% refund
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the trek
Choose to go on the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch or get 50% refund.
Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek
Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.
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